Author Question: The nurse uses a diagram to show the etiology of Down syndrome, which shows that: a. there is an ... (Read 16 times)

EAugust · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse uses a diagram to show the etiology of Down syndrome, which shows that:

a. there is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
b. there is a missing chromosome on the 21st pair.
c. there are two pairs of the 21st chromosome.
d. the chromosome's 21st pair is missing.

Question 2

The nurse follows the basic concept of wound irrigation when directing the flow of the irrigant:

a. from the area of least contamination to the area of most contamination.
b. forcefully into the wound.
c. gently over the skin into the wound.
d. from a distance of about 12 inches.

rosiehomeworddo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Down syndrome is attributed to an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.

Answer to Question 2

A
The irrigant should flow from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area to prevent microorganisms from entering the wound.